Park51

Officials: Landing Gear Found In Lower Manhattan Came From Same Type Of Jet Used In 9/11 Attacks

Police said Saturday that detectives had been in contact with officials at Chicago-based Boeing Co. who confirmed the wreckage was from a Boeing 767. Police have said the landing gear had a clearly visible Boeing identification number.

2013/04/27

Judge Grants Temporary Reprieve To Park Place Mosque Developer

Judge Richard Braun ruled that Sharif El-Gamal has 20 days to pay rent that he owes or challenge the landlord’s complaints.

2011/11/29

The site of a proposed mosque is seen in New York, NY - May 25, 2010 - Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Photo Exhibit Opens At Planned Islamic Center Site Near Ground Zero

Organizers of an Islamic community center and mosque near Ground Zero will hold its first event Wednesday evening.

2011/09/21

Developer Of Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero Says Project May Take Years To Complete

Sharif El-Gamal told The New York Times that further decisions would be made only after consultation with lower Manhattan residents and Muslims in New York City.

2011/08/02

Sides Present Arguments Over Planned NYC Mosque

A group opposed to a planned mosque near Ground Zero has asked a judge to overturn New York City’s decision to withhold landmark status for the building site.

2011/03/16

Key Backer Of Ground Zero Mosque Takes Lesser Role

The nonprofit group controlled by the developer of the Islamic center said it supported Rauf’s work but needed someone who could spend more time on the nitty-gritty task of building a congregation.

2011/01/15

A rendering of the Park 51 Islamic cultural center - Credit: SOMA Architects

‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Gets New Imam

The nonprofit group Park51 announced Friday that it had named a new imam to lead religious programing. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf will focus on other initiatives.

2011/01/14

Saudi Prince Backs Moving Islamic Cultural Center

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was quoted as saying that moving the planned mosque and other facilities would respect the memory of those killed in the 2001 attacks.

2010/10/28

New Poll Focuses On Ground Zero Mosque

A new poll finds a majority of New York voters think a planned mosque near ground zero should be moved.

2010/09/24

Imam Mahdi Bray, center, executive director of the Muslim American Society, speaks at a news conference in front of the proposed Islamic center and mosque site near ground zero, Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in New York. A number of local and national American Muslim leaders spoke at the site to support efforts to build an Islamic center at 51 Park Place. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

Muslim Groups Back Islamic Center Near Ground Zero

A coalition of Muslim groups called Monday for interfaith dialogue to combat religious intolerance and said they support the right to build a controversial Islamic center near ground zero.

2010/09/20

This is the proposed site for Park51. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Gov. Wants Ground Zero Mosque Talk To Pause

He called for a one week moratorium on the controversial debate.

2010/09/07

Residents and lawmakers demonstrate against the Ground Zero mosque. (credit: WCBS)

S.I. Hosts Peaceful Ground Zero Mosque Protest Sunday

Opponents of Park51, the proposed mosque and Islamic cultural center near the World Trade Center site gathered at Memorial Garden in Staten Island Sunday, WCBS’ Ginny Kosola reports.

2010/09/05

Ground Zero (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

9 Years Gone, Everyone’s A Ground Zero Stakeholder

Ground Zero, depending on whom you talk to, is a scar on this city where horror still lingers, a bustling hive symbolizing the resilience of a nation, or simply, for those who live and work nearby, a place where life goes on.

CBS New York–2010/09/05

Campaign Cash Follows Lazio’s Fight Over Mosque

Republican Rick Lazio’s underfunded campaign for governor of New York attracted big donors dedicated to anti-terror efforts after he called for a probe of funding for the proposed Ground Zero mosque.

2010/09/04